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    Simmer Down Bar & Grill

    Caribbean
    Open now10:30AM - 7:30PM
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    • Braised Oxtail

      Slow-braised for hours until it falls right off the bone, then smothered in rich brown gravy with butter beans. This is the one everybody talks about. 🍖 Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      $24.00+
    • Brown Stewed Chicken

      Tender chicken browned and slow simmered in a rich, savory gravy with onions, peppers, thyme, and a little island love. It’s the kind of comfort food that tastes like Grandma’s kitchen on a Sunday. Grab extra rice for all that gravy! Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1 to 2 pieces of plantain
      $16.00+
    • Curried Chicken

      Chicken simmered low and slow in a thick, golden curry sauce. Warm, comforting, and made for soaking into your rice. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00+
    • Curried Chickpeas

      Plump chickpeas simmered in golden Jamaican curry. Cozy, filling, and packed with flavor. Meat-free, never boring! Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      $19.00
    • Curried Goat

      Tender goat slow-cooked in a bold Jamaican curry with potatoes and a little heat. Rich, fragrant, and full of Sunday-dinner energy. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      $19.00+
    • Fried Chicken

      Golden, crispy, and seasoned island-style all the way through. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, pure happiness. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00+
    • Jerk Pork

      Juicy pork loaded with scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme, then grilled till smoky and crispy on the edges. Bring your appetite (and a napkin). Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00+
    • Simmer Down Jerk Chicken

      Our namesake! Chicken soaked in fiery house jerk seasoning and grilled for that smoky char. Spicy, juicy, and 100% Simmer Down. 🔥 Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00+
    • Vegetable Stew

      A hearty pot of island veggies simmered in a savory, seasoned broth. Proof that plant-based can still hit the soul. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      $20.00+

    Meat Only

    • Oxtails Only

      No sides, no distractions, just the good stuff! Fall-off-the-bone oxtails slow-braised for hours in a rich, savory gravy with butter beans, allspice, and a whole lotta love. Grab a spoon (and maybe some napkins) because you'll want every last drop. 🍖
      $24.00
    • Jerk Chicken - 1/2 LB

      A half pound of smoky, spicy jerk chicken with no sides to slow you down. The perfect snack-size dose of island heat. 🔥
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Jerk Chicken - 1 LB

      A whole pound of island heat! Our chicken soaks overnight in a fiery jerk marinade loaded with scotch bonnets, allspice, and thyme, then hits the grill for that smoky, crispy char. Juicy, spicy, and seriously addictive. Keep a cold drink close by. 🔥
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Jerk Pork - 1/2 LB

      A half pound of juicy, smoky jerk pork with crispy edges and a spicy kick. Just right when the craving hits.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Jerk Pork - 1 LB

      A full pound of fiery, smoky jerk pork seasoned with scotch bonnet, allspice, and thyme, then grilled till crispy on the edges. Perfect for sharing, or not. We won't judge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Fried Chicken - 1/2 LB

      A half pound of golden, crispy, island-seasoned fried chicken. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, and snack-size satisfying.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Fried Chicken - 1 LB

      A full pound of crispy, golden fried chicken seasoned island-style all the way through. Big crunch, big flavor, big happiness. Crunch, repeat.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00

    Specialties

    • Snapper Fish

      A whole snapper cooked fresh to order, your way! Go brown stewed in rich, savory gravy, curried with bold island spice, steamed with veggies and seasonings, or escovitch style, fried crispy and topped with tangy pickled peppers and onions. Every option is a true taste of the Jamaican coast. 🐟
      $30.00
    • Colossal Shrimp

      Big, juicy, seriously colossal shrimp simmered in our golden Jamaican curry sauce. Rich, fragrant, and cooked to order. Shrimp lovers, this one's your moment. 🍤
      $26.00
    • Rasta Pasta - Vegetable

      Creamy, cheesy penne tossed with colorful bell peppers, veggies, and a kick of jerk seasoning. Red, gold, and green on a plate!
      $19.00
    • Rasta Pasta - Jerk Chicken

      Our creamy, cheesy Rasta Pasta topped with smoky, spicy jerk chicken. Comfort food with a kick.
      $24.00
    • Rasta Pasta - Shrimp

      Creamy, jerk-spiced Rasta Pasta piled high with juicy seasoned shrimp. Rich, bold, and totally irresistible.
      $26.00

    All-Day Jamaican Breakfast

    • Ackee & Saltfish

      Jamaica's national dish! Buttery ackee sautéed with flaky saltfish, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's always a good time. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      $21.00
    • Callaloo & Saltfish

      Tender callaloo greens sautéed with seasoned saltfish, onions, and peppers. Light, savory, and loaded with island goodness. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      $18.00
    • Okra & Saltfish

      Fresh okra and flaky saltfish sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and peppers. A classic yard-style plate with plenty of flavor. Every entrée comes with 2 sides. Pick a rice, plus steamed cabbage or mac salad. Served with 1–2 pieces of plantain.
      $18.00

    Appetizers

    • Jamaican Patty

      Flaky, golden pastry stuffed with your choice of mild beef, spicy beef, veggie, or curried chicken. The ultimate grab-and-go snack!
      $3.00

    Sides

    • Rice & Peas - Small 8 oz

      Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with red kidney beans, thyme, and allspice. The side that makes the plate.
      $5.00
    • Rice & Peas - Large 12oz

      Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with red kidney beans, thyme, and allspice. The side that makes the plate.
      $9.00
    • Sweet Plantains - Small 8 oz

      Ripe plantains fried until golden and caramelized. Sweet, soft, and totally addictive.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Sweet Plantains - Large 12oz

      Ripe plantains fried until golden and caramelized. Sweet, soft, and totally addictive.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Macaroni Salad - Small 8oz

      Creamy, cool, and classic. The perfect chill partner for anything spicy.
      $5.00
    • Macaroni Salad - Large 8oz

      Macaroni Salad - Small 8 oz
      $9.00
    • Steamed Cabbage - Small 8 oz

      Cabbage steamed with carrots, onions, and a touch of seasoning. Light, fresh, and full of flavor.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Steamed Cabbage - Large 12oz

      Cabbage steamed with carrots, onions, and a touch of seasoning. Light, fresh, and full of flavor.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • White Rice - Small 8 oz

      Simple, fluffy, and ready for all that gravy.
      $4.00
    • White Rice - Large 12oz

      Simple, fluffy, and ready for all that gravy.
      $7.00

    Roti & Caribbean Favorites

    • Dahl Poori Roti

      Soft roti stuffed with seasoned ground split peas. Tear it, wrap it, and scoop up something delicious. Add-On: Curried Goat Tender, slow-cooked curried goat to pair with your roti. Wrap it up and dig in! Add-On: Curried Chickpeas Golden curried chickpeas to fill your roti. Hearty, cozy, and meat-free. Add-On: Curried Chicken Savory curried chicken made for scooping with warm roti. A match made in island heaven.
      $10.00
    • Paratha Roti

      Buttery, flaky, "buss up shut" style roti. Made for dipping into curry. Add-On: Curried Goat Tender, slow-cooked curried goat to pair with your roti. Wrap it up and dig in! Add-On: Curried Chickpeas Golden curried chickpeas to fill your roti. Hearty, cozy, and meat-free. Add-On: Curried Chicken Savory curried chicken made for scooping with warm roti. A match made in island heaven.
      $9.00

    Caribbean Juices

    • Coconut Water

      Pure, refreshing island hydration straight from the coconut.
      $6.00
    • Tropical Mango

      Island Best Sweet, tropical, and bursting with island fruit flavor. Ask what's pouring today!
      $6.00
    • Beets Plus

      Beets, Carrots, Green Apple, Blueberries, Ginger, Lemon
      $6.00
    • Island Ginger

      Organic Ginger Lemon and Lime
      $6.00
    • Guava Pineapple Juice

      Guava, Pineapple, Ginger Lemon
      $6.00
    • Body Cleanse & Immune Defense

      Pineapple, Turmeric, Ginger, Cucumber and Lemon
      $6.00
    • Pineapple Ginger Lemonade Juice

      Pineapple Ginger and Lemonade
      $6.00
    • Sorrel

      Sorrel & Ginger
      $6.00
    • Passion Fruit Watermelon

      a refreshing tropical drink that combines sweet watermelon juice with the tangy kick of passion fruit. You can buy it bottled or make it fresh at home.
      $6.00
    • Ting Original

      Jamaica's favorite sparkling grapefruit soda. Tangy and fizzy.
      $4.00
    • Ting Pink

      $4.00
    • Tropical Rhythm Lychee Paradise

      Fruity, colorful island punch in a bottle. Sip and sway.
      $4.00
    • Tropical Rhythm Pineapple Ginger

      a popular Caribbean-style fruit juice drink made by Grace Foods, featuring a blend of sweet pineapple and a zesty ginger kick
      $4.00
    • Tropical Rhythm Pineapple Ginger

      $4.00
    • Tropical Rhythm Reggae Medley

      $4.00
    • VitaMalt

      A rich, malty, non-alcoholic Caribbean favorite.
      $3.00
    • Island best juice

      $6.00

    Classic Refreshments

    • Arizona Energy

      AriZona RX Energy / Herbal Tonic: A signature non-carbonated herbal tonic made with green tea, Panax and Siberian ginseng, guarana, yerba maté, and vitamins A, C, and E.
      $3.00
    • Arizona Green Tea

      Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng & Honey is a refreshing, ready-to-drink iced tea made with
      $3.00
    • Bottled Water

      Stay hydrated, mon!
      $2.00
    • Can Cola

      $2.00
    • Can Ginger Ale

      $1.00
    • Can Lemon Lime Soda

      $2.00
    • Can Orange Soda

      $2.00
    • Coca-Cola 20 oz

      The ice-cold classic.
      $3.00
    • Cranberry Wata

      Cran-Wata is a light, refreshing flavored water with a fruity cranberry taste. A Caribbean favorite for cooling down on a hot day; serve it ice-cold
      $3.00
    • D&G Cream Soda

      an iconic Caribbean soft drink renowned for its distinctively sweet, vibrant flavor profile that bridges the gap between a traditional North American vanilla cream soda and a South American champagne cola. It features highly carbonated, crisp notes of vanilla and subtle undertones of bubblegum, making it a nostalgic favorite that pairs beautifully with spicy Caribbean dishes like beef patties or jerk chicken
      $3.00
    • D&G Ginger Beer

      Sweet and pleasant on the initial sip, followed by a strong, warming ginger aftertaste that delivers a spicy sensation in the throat and sinuses
      $3.00
    • D&G Kola Champagne

      is a classic, lightly sparkling Caribbean soft drink. Despite the name, it is alcohol-free and does not taste like traditional wine champagne.
      $3.00
    • D&G Pineapple Soda

      A lightly carbonated, classic Jamaican-style carbonated soft drink fruity, and refreshing soda that captures a sweet-and-tangy pineapple taste.
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke 20 oz

      Coca-Cola Diet Coke, 20 fl oz, 24 ct · A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want · Your perfect everyday pleasure
      $3.00
    • Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

      Flavor Profile: Bold, fiery, and crisp with a deep, long-lasting ginger kick rather than being overly sweet.
      $4.00
    • Grape Wata

      $3.00
    • Mistic Bahama Blueberry

      Mistic Bahama Blueberry is a sweet, fruit-flavored juice drink featuring a vibrant blue color and a bold, tropical berry taste
      $3.00
    • Mistic Kiwi Strawberry

      tangy, fruit-flavored juice drink featuring a blend of kiwi and strawberry flavors
      $3.00
    • Mistic Tropical Fruit Punch

      Mistic Tropical Fruit Punch is a non-carbonated, fruit-flavored juice drink featuring a sweet blend of cherry, orange, and pineapple-inspired note
      $3.00
    • Sprite 20 oz

      Crisp, lemon-lime, and refreshing.
      $3.00

    Events

    Events Food

    • Jerk Chicken & Hardough Bread

      $10.00
    • Jerk Pork & Hardough Bread

      $10.00
    • Paratha Roti with Gravy

      $8.00
    • Dahl Poori Roti with Gravy

      $8.00
    • Soup of the Day Cup

      $5.00

    Events Drinks

    • Sunset in Jamaica

      BC Mango cocktail, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine and fresh lime. A sunset in a glass.
      $12.00
    • Rasta Refresher

      BC Watermelon cocktail, guava juice, fresh lime and a splash of soda. Light, fruity and refreshing.
      $12.00
    • Island Blue

      La Fortuna Blue Agave, BC Blue Curacao cocktail, pineapple juice and fresh lime. Bold, bright and tropical.
      $12.00
    • Berry Mimosa

      Champagne with cranberry and a splash of pineapple. Fruity and elegant.
      $9.00

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday10:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Tuesday10:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Wednesday10:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Thursday10:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Friday10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Simmer Down delivers scratch-made, authentic Jamaican cuisine through dine-in, takeout, and catering, and creates a welcoming cultural gathering place through community events, corporate partnerships, and our new Hacienda location. We also dedicate our platform to yearly awareness campaigns for Black maternal health, autism, lupus, and breast cancer, turning every meal into an opportunity for connection, education, and giving back.

    Location

    517 25th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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